OMT RAM NPI RDA Application Engineer

Job Title

OMT RAM NPI RDA Application Engineer

Role Summary

Responsible for enabling inspection and application solutions and performing data analysis to support DRAM new product introduction (NPI) and high-volume manufacturing. The role partners with process integration, process engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers to drive manufacturing readiness, yield improvement, and robust inline monitoring strategies.

Work includes developing application strategies, supporting technology transfers and ramps, analyzing inspection and yield data, and implementing continuous improvement to improve production stability and yield.

Experience Level

Mid-level. No specific years listed; role expects demonstrated engineering fundamentals and the ability to independently drive investigations in an NPI/manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities include deploying inspection solutions, monitoring manufacturing, and using data to support yield and process stability.

• Develop, qualify, and sustain inspection and application solutions for DRAM NPI and high-volume manufacturing.
• Design and enable inline monitoring strategies for defect detection, yield learning, and early issue identification.
• Analyze manufacturing, inspection, and yield data to identify trends, gaps, and potential yield limiters.
• Support root-cause investigations for yield excursions using data-driven, structured problem-solving methods.
• Drive continuous yield improvement and production-stability initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Support technology transfers and new-product ramps to ensure inspection readiness and monitoring coverage.
• Evaluate and qualify new tools, capabilities, and methodologies to improve inspection effectiveness.
• Collaborate with global engineering and supplier partners to resolve technical issues and improve manufacturing performance.
• Standardize and improve inspection methodologies, application strategies, and best practices; document findings and lessons learned.

Requirements

Must-have and preferred technical skills, behavioral attributes, and tools experience summarized below.

• Must-have: Strong engineering fundamentals; data-driven and experimental problem-solving approach; curiosity and willingness to learn; effective communication; ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced manufacturing environment; ability to perform data analysis and support structured investigations.
• Must-have tools/skills: Data analysis and structured problem-solving capabilities.
• Preferred / Nice-to-have: Semiconductor manufacturing or DRAM NPI experience; hands-on experience with electron beam inspection (EBI) or advanced inline inspection systems (setup, recipe development, tuning, qualification, sustainment); experience developing/optimizing EBI recipes; proficiency in programming/scripting or analysis tools (e.g., Python, JMP); familiarity with layout-based analysis tools such as KLayout; experience with FA, DOE, SPC, FMEA, 8D or similar quality methodologies; proven track record of measurable yield improvements or defect reduction initiatives.
• Behavioral: Independent drive for technical investigations while collaborating with global teams and proposing process improvements.

Education Requirements

Minimum: Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field (Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or closely related discipline). Preferred: advanced degree or equivalent industry experience in semiconductor manufacturing, yield engineering, inspection, or application-related roles. Equivalent practical industry experience accepted as noted in preferred qualifications.

About the Company

Company: Micron Technology

Headquarters: Boise, Idaho, USA

Micron Technology is a global leader in memory and storage solutions, dedicated to transforming how the world uses information. The company offers a diverse portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND, and NOR memory products under the Micron and Crucial brands. With a commitment to customer focus and technological innovation, Micron drives advancements in artificial intelligence, 5G, and other data-centric applications, empowering users to learn, communicate, and progress.